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council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1987 I Benke announced Councilmember Schmidt had resigned for personal and professional reasons, then explained two options to fill the vacancy: fill immediately by appointing a person familiar with council business, or advertise the vacancy and then make the appointment from the applicants. Motion by Benke, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RESIGNATION OF STEVEN B. SCHMIDT AND DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Benke stated he will miss Schmidt's assistance and experience, who solved problems and identified opportunities, but expects to work with Schmidt in his new capacity. Brandt echoed the Mayor's sen- timents and added Schmidt has contributed a great deal to the community by his service on the council and personally expressed gratitude as a resident and, even more, as a fairly new council- member who benefitted greatly by his experience and willingness to share. Williams matched the opinions of Benke and Brandt. Benke announced there would be an official recognition for Schmidt1s service at a later date. I Upon hearing of the vacancy, Benke began consideration of the two options. Benke leans toward the first option because we are very quickly entering the budget development process as well as,a major decision on our contamination lawsuit; therefore, he would like to concentrate on those issues, thereby saving council time and staff time. The conclusion was reinforced when Roger Blomquist, a former coun- cilmember who continues to serve the city on the Planning Commis- sion, agreed to serve Schmidt's unexpired term. Motion by Benke, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING A ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROGER BLOMQUIST TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL, WITH A TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1987. Williams, given the short time that is left of Schmidt1s term and the weightiness of the items before us, believes the position de- mands someone who has prior experience and can serve the city from the moment appointed; and believes Blomquist is an excellent choice. Gunderman also supports the decision. 1 Brandt agreed and, given the obvious advantages of appointing Blomquist because of his recent service to the city and his con- tinuing contact, felt it would be almost dishonest to open the process to applicants if, in fact, we know we need someone who is prepared and ready to help with the immediate decisions. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Egan administered the Oath of Office to Blomquist. Page 2 Resignation: Councilmember Schmidt Report 87-119 Resolution 87-47 Appointment of Roger Blomquist Councilmember Resolution 87-48